PTTK "Andrzejówka" Shelter

The PTTK "Andrzejówka" Mountain Shelter, located at the Pass of Three Valleys (Przełęcz Trzech Dolin) near the summit of Waligóra in the Góry Suche (Sudetes), was opened on October 21, 1933, on the initiative of the local tourist association WGV. Its name derives from the association's president, pharmacist Andreas Bock. The building was designed by architect F. W. Kronke, and its interiors were stylishly furnished by H. Brochenberger. The facility was modern for its time, offering 220 dining spaces and 25 overnight accommodations. In 1936, it hosted the Dutch Queen Wilhelmina and her daughter, a testament to its prestige. In 1944, during World War II, the shelter was taken over by the Nazi authorities and used as a center for the Hitler Youth and later as a base for the Wehrmacht. After the war, the shelter came under the management of the Lower Silesian Coal Industry Association, functioning as a holiday camp for children. In 1953, it gained the status of a PTTK mountain shelter and was named after Mirosław Krajewski. In 1968, the first ski lifts were built nearby, contributing to the development of winter tourism in the region. Over the following years, the shelter gained recognition in mountain tourism, ranking among the best Polish mountain shelters. In 2009, it placed fifth in the ranking of PTTK mountain shelters, and in 2013, it took first place. The shelter is surrounded by picturesque hiking trails, including the M. Orłowicz Main Sudetes Trail, as well as cycling routes, attracting hiking and cycling enthusiasts. Additionally, a ski trail operates nearby, leading to the Zygmuntówka shelter. Today, "Andrzejówka" plays an important role in promoting local tourism, making it an interesting destination for tourists and mountain adventure lovers.